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- The School is a private non-commercial education establishment, founded in 1999 by the Moscow Institute of Foreign Languages – which in its turn is an examination center of Cambridge University in the RF. The School prepares its leavers for entrance to the founder Higher Education Establishment (HEE) as well as for entrance into the Philology, Linguistics, Economics, and Politics profile Faculties of Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Lomonosov Moscow State University, and other fees. The establishment implements general secondary and (complete) high school education programs, and also supplementary programs in instructive, cultural studies, and sports subjects. Learning occurs during high school years (from 7 to 11). The Federal and Regional components of the educational guidelines for secondary education establishments form the basis of teaching. The hall marks and concept of the Linguistics School as a school with advanced study of certain subjects are reflected in the school’s curriculum and are demonstrated by including such subjects as the English language, Rhetoric, a second foreign language (Spanish, German, and French), English Literature, World Economics and Politics, the Economics of Russia, and a preparation course for Moscow Guides-Translators. The Russian language and Mathematics are taught at a specialized level alongside the English language in the Senior Years, and in addition to this supplementary preparation for the Unified State Exam (USE) in the Russian language, Mathematics, Social Studies, the English language, and other subjects is carried out. Pupils also prepare for and take Cambridge University certificate exams in English as a Second Language and First Language English at the School. To cultivate a determined, competent, educated, and well-brought-up school leaver with a good attitude to society and life. A task the School has set for itself is to form a highly qualified, creative, and friendly teaching team of like-minded people. The School’s teaching is based on a humane personal approach to education and raising pupils, the basic principle of allowing the individuality and uniqueness of each child to shine while taking into account each child’s right to a subjective attitude to social values and the surrounding world, the mutual unmasking of the personalities of teacher and pupil, and unanimity in demands from and respect for a child. The School’s working hours are the same as a normal school day. However, by way of helping very busy parents we can, by prior agreement, organize afternoon classes where pupils are supervised by a teacher and have the opportunity to complete homework to high standards, to consult with teachers on the Russian language, Mathematics, and the English language, to take part in social events with lunch and high-tea provided. “Whole day” groups finish at 7 p.m, although, when necessary, a child may remain at school even later than this. Cutting-edge teaching techniques complement the humane personal approach to a child, small classes and a friendly atmosphere, interesting extra-curricular activities, the option of attending afternoon classes, the comfort and beauty of the School’s interior create all the conditions for getting to grips with the programs successfully, the filling of gaps in knowledge, the formation of a broad skills base for pupils, the discovery and development of their creative potential, quick social adaptation and much besides all allow pupils to study here with interest and to achieve success. View full school
Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU) is a state-financed institution of higher education in the Russian Federation. MSLU is a center for linguistic education, scholarship, and culture whose priorities include high-level training professionals in Linguistics and the Humanities in general, along with designing and conducting fundamental and applied research in the area of General Linguistics, Theoretical and Historical Linguistics, theories of specific languages, Literary History, and also of Pedagogy, Psychology, Logic, Philosophy, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Theory of Culture and other fields. Today, the University teaches 36 languages. More than 75% of its teaching staff have advanced academic degrees. The University annually publishes 200 research monographs, manuals, and textbooks for Russian schools, colleges, and universities. MSLU academics have developed a unique teaching and research tools (Lingua, Glossa, Spectrum 121, Signal-InYaz, Intonograph, and others). They have received prizes, medals, and patents at international exhibitions at home and abroad. The University maintains partnership relations with 94 leading universities in 35 countries, thus providing international student exchanges and dual degrees. MSLU has an extensive continuing education system, spanning all ages and qualifications from secondary school-level linguistic lyceum to University and advanced training facilities. Full-time higher education includes 4-year bachelor programs followed by 2-year master programs and the Bologna Declaration. The University also offers opportunities for obtaining a second degree in linguistics. Our role is to bring together different generations of alumni to involve them in the life of the University. Our alumni are active contributors to the continuing growth and development of our University. They participate in reunion events, support University educational and research projects, and facilitate networking and professional development opportunities for the students and faculty. In doing so, they create lasting links between alumni and the University. Our famous graduates include Kir Bulychev, the Soviet Russian science fiction writer and historian, Mikhail Kozhukhov, the Russian journalist and television presenter, Dr. Jasen Zassurskiy, Dean of the Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov Moscow State University. Our University, MSLU, has always been renowned for its glorious traditions, quality education, innovative teaching methods, and mastering languages and cultures.
LUNN is a state academic institution accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. It provides education to students who come from all regions of the world. LUNN trains Bachelors, Masters, and Specialists in 29-degree programs of higher education. It also provides continuing education and postgraduate programs for Ph.D. and ScD applicants. The University offers around 50 non-degree programs and courses. The following foreign languages are taught at LUNN: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, and Thai. Special attention is paid to Russian language programs and courses taught to international students. The number of full-time and part-time students is around 3,000, while the teaching staff, including over 65% of Ph.D. and ScD title bearers, is a little more than 300. This ratio permits to pay special attention to the individual academic needs of students. The University comprises five faculties, 19 academic departments, 12 cultural information centers (of Russia, China, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Japan, Switzerland, and some Slavic countries). To support successful education and research, LUNN has an entire library equipped with an e-catalog, publishing and printing departments, and other support facilities. The LUNN students can use well-equipped computer classes, language labs, and the educational data portal. The five faculties are the Faculty of the English Language, the Faculty of Roman-Germanic Languages, the Faculty of International Relations, Economics and Management, the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting, and the Faculty of Continuing Education. These units offer academic programs in foreign languages, linguistics, humanities, and social sciences at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Among humanities and social sciences, there are programs in Journalism, Asian Studies (China, Japan), Teacher Education (foreign language teaching), Philology, International Relations, Advertising, Public Relations, Tourism, Economics, Management, Public Administration, etc. The academic year at LUNN is divided into two semesters: Autumn and Spring semesters. The Autumn semester lasts from September 1 to January 27, and the Spring semester – from February 11 to June 30. The holidays are from January 27 to February 11 (winter holidays) and from June 30 to September 1 (summer holidays). The traditional Open Days are in April and October. While there are fixed dates and strict rules for applying to the University for degree programs, admission to LUNN short-term (non-degree) programs and courses is flexible and continues all year round. During their tuition, international students become fluent in Russian, get acquainted with Russian culture, and enjoy various social and recreational activities. LUNN's academics have years of professional experience. They have lived and studied in Russia and abroad, worked with both Russian and international students. Within a relatively small university, working with small groups can use interactive methods and a personalized approach to teaching students. These features of the educational process are particularly beneficial to international students who come to study Russian. They use the opportunities to master Russian language skills and acquire more in-depth knowledge of the country.
Educational Institution of Higher Education «Pyatigorsk State University» (former Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University) is a major innovative, educational, research and humanities center of South Russia, widely known throughout the country and abroad under the brand name "University that Opens and Transforms the World." This is the university of creative ideas, creative professions, creative practices, and technologies. Pyatigorsk State University is among them. It is one of several universities in the country that implements qualified training in foreign languages teaching and this type's central university in South Russia. The university trains a new type of graduates – transforming leaders who can create and implement innovations. The university has a rich history and old traditions dating back to 1939 when Pyatigorsk State Pedagogical Institute was founded. Later, in 1961 it was transformed into the Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages, and in 1995 it acquired the status of a Linguistic University. Since 2006 the university has headed for the changes from a conventional university to a creative, innovative university, the leading center of education, science, and innovations. In May 2016, a new era of university development as a multidisciplinary institution started. Continually developing its innovative potential and competitiveness in chosen focus areas, more and more integrating into the world academic space, to implement a function of the creative and innovational university, "University which opens and transforms the world," a progressive scientific, educational, and peacekeeping center, the center of languages and cultures diversity, which provides production of new global-scale knowledge, creation and use of humanitarian and social innovations, the graduation of unique human resources with profound knowledge of foreign languages and high level of professional and social competence, enhancing the prestige of Russian higher school, and increasing its export resource. Over 5500 undergraduates, postgraduates, and trainees from 56 Russian regions and 26 foreign countries study at the Institutes and Schools of the University, 3500 more are involved in its Lifelong Learning Structures. All the people and ethnic groups of the North Caucasus are represented in its friendly student community. PSU graduates live and work in more than 82 countries in the world. PSU is one of the leaders in the transition to a multilevel system of higher education. Unique professional programs are being implemented in intramural, extramural, and part-time education. Master's and postgraduate programs are successfully implemented as well. There are doctoral dissertation councils for philological and pedagogical sciences. Pyatigorsk State University offers accommodation at several dormitories throughout the city. Simultaneously, international mobility students are commonly accommodated in the on-campus safeguarded dorm within walking distance from the main PSU building. The lodging units with shower cabins and bathrooms consist of 2-3 two-bedrooms. The galley kitchens equipped with cookstoves, frig, micro-waves, kitchenware, and utensils provide self-cooking opportunities. A self-operated laundry facility is also available. PSU played its role in implementing a program of Russian Language Education Promotion (under the Pushkin Institute's name) supervised by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation and Pushkin State Institute of Russian Language. The university administration continued the work on scientific activity management forms improvement and organization of scientific researches. It was directed on further integrating scientific studies in social and humanitarian sciences, consolidation of scientists, who worked in different fields of social and humanitarian knowledge strengthening of the practical direction of scientific working outs, systematization, and activation of scientific activity of the chairs. Scientific Work management was improved. It joined the scientific and research unit, editorial, publishing unit, postgraduate, and doctorate studies unit. The university's scientific part implemented analytic, organizational, and controlling activity, including planning, development, scientific events holding, and implementation of scientific and research studies, organization of collected papers publications, and analysis of the scientific work of the chairs results. University and its subdivisions actively participate in different scientific competitions.- Educational Institution of Higher Education «Pyatigorsk State University» (former Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University) is a major innovative, educational, research and humanities center of South Russia, widely known throughout the country and abroad under the brand name "University that Opens and Transforms the World." This is the university of creative ideas, creative professions, creative practices, and technologies. Pyatigorsk State University is among them. It is one of several universities in the country that implements qualified training in foreign languages teaching and this type's central university in South Russia. The university trains a new type of graduates – transforming leaders who can create and implement innovations. The university has a rich history and old traditions dating back to 1939 when Pyatigorsk State Pedagogical Institute was founded. Later, in 1961 it was transformed into the Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages, and in 1995 it acquired the status of a Linguistic University. Since 2006 the university has headed for the changes from a conventional university to a creative, innovative university, the leading center of education, science, and innovations. In May 2016, a new era of university development as a multidisciplinary institution started. Continually developing its innovative potential and competitiveness in chosen focus areas, more and more integrating into the world academic space, to implement a function of the creative and innovational university, "University which opens and transforms the world," a progressive scientific, educational, and peacekeeping center, the center of languages and cultures diversity, which provides production of new global-scale knowledge, creation and use of humanitarian and social innovations, the graduation of unique human resources with profound knowledge of foreign languages and high level of professional and social competence, enhancing the prestige of Russian higher school, and increasing its export resource. Over 5500 undergraduates, postgraduates, and trainees from 56 Russian regions and 26 foreign countries study at the Institutes and Schools of the University, 3500 more are involved in its Lifelong Learning Structures. All the people and ethnic groups of the North Caucasus are represented in its friendly student community. PSU graduates live and work in more than 82 countries in the world. PSU is one of the leaders in the transition to a multilevel system of higher education. Unique professional programs are being implemented in intramural, extramural, and part-time education. Master's and postgraduate programs are successfully implemented as well. There are doctoral dissertation councils for philological and pedagogical sciences. Pyatigorsk State University offers accommodation at several dormitories throughout the city. Simultaneously, international mobility students are commonly accommodated in the on-campus safeguarded dorm within walking distance from the main PSU building. The lodging units with shower cabins and bathrooms consist of 2-3 two-bedrooms. The galley kitchens equipped with cookstoves, frig, micro-waves, kitchenware, and utensils provide self-cooking opportunities. A self-operated laundry facility is also available. PSU played its role in implementing a program of Russian Language Education Promotion (under the Pushkin Institute's name) supervised by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation and Pushkin State Institute of Russian Language. The university administration continued the work on scientific activity management forms improvement and organization of scientific researches. It was directed on further integrating scientific studies in social and humanitarian sciences, consolidation of scientists, who worked in different fields of social and humanitarian knowledge strengthening of the practical direction of scientific working outs, systematization, and activation of scientific activity of the chairs. Scientific Work management was improved. It joined the scientific and research unit, editorial, publishing unit, postgraduate, and doctorate studies unit. The university's scientific part implemented analytic, organizational, and controlling activity, including planning, development, scientific events holding, and implementation of scientific and research studies, organization of collected papers publications, and analysis of the scientific work of the chairs results. University and its subdivisions actively participate in different scientific competitions. View full university
- Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU) is a state-financed institution of higher education in the Russian Federation. MSLU is a center for linguistic education, scholarship, and culture whose priorities include high-level training professionals in Linguistics and the Humanities in general, along with designing and conducting fundamental and applied research in the area of General Linguistics, Theoretical and Historical Linguistics, theories of specific languages, Literary History, and also of Pedagogy, Psychology, Logic, Philosophy, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Theory of Culture and other fields. Today, the University teaches 36 languages. More than 75% of its teaching staff have advanced academic degrees. The University annually publishes 200 research monographs, manuals, and textbooks for Russian schools, colleges, and universities. MSLU academics have developed a unique teaching and research tools (Lingua, Glossa, Spectrum 121, Signal-InYaz, Intonograph, and others). They have received prizes, medals, and patents at international exhibitions at home and abroad. The University maintains partnership relations with 94 leading universities in 35 countries, thus providing international student exchanges and dual degrees. MSLU has an extensive continuing education system, spanning all ages and qualifications from secondary school-level linguistic lyceum to University and advanced training facilities. Full-time higher education includes 4-year bachelor programs followed by 2-year master programs and the Bologna Declaration. The University also offers opportunities for obtaining a second degree in linguistics. Our role is to bring together different generations of alumni to involve them in the life of the University. Our alumni are active contributors to the continuing growth and development of our University. They participate in reunion events, support University educational and research projects, and facilitate networking and professional development opportunities for the students and faculty. In doing so, they create lasting links between alumni and the University. Our famous graduates include Kir Bulychev, the Soviet Russian science fiction writer and historian, Mikhail Kozhukhov, the Russian journalist and television presenter, Dr. Jasen Zassurskiy, Dean of the Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov Moscow State University. Our University, MSLU, has always been renowned for its glorious traditions, quality education, innovative teaching methods, and mastering languages and cultures. View full university
- LUNN is a state academic institution accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. It provides education to students who come from all regions of the world. LUNN trains Bachelors, Masters, and Specialists in 29-degree programs of higher education. It also provides continuing education and postgraduate programs for Ph.D. and ScD applicants. The University offers around 50 non-degree programs and courses. The following foreign languages are taught at LUNN: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, and Thai. Special attention is paid to Russian language programs and courses taught to international students. The number of full-time and part-time students is around 3,000, while the teaching staff, including over 65% of Ph.D. and ScD title bearers, is a little more than 300. This ratio permits to pay special attention to the individual academic needs of students. The University comprises five faculties, 19 academic departments, 12 cultural information centers (of Russia, China, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Japan, Switzerland, and some Slavic countries). To support successful education and research, LUNN has an entire library equipped with an e-catalog, publishing and printing departments, and other support facilities. The LUNN students can use well-equipped computer classes, language labs, and the educational data portal. The five faculties are the Faculty of the English Language, the Faculty of Roman-Germanic Languages, the Faculty of International Relations, Economics and Management, the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting, and the Faculty of Continuing Education. These units offer academic programs in foreign languages, linguistics, humanities, and social sciences at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Among humanities and social sciences, there are programs in Journalism, Asian Studies (China, Japan), Teacher Education (foreign language teaching), Philology, International Relations, Advertising, Public Relations, Tourism, Economics, Management, Public Administration, etc. The academic year at LUNN is divided into two semesters: Autumn and Spring semesters. The Autumn semester lasts from September 1 to January 27, and the Spring semester – from February 11 to June 30. The holidays are from January 27 to February 11 (winter holidays) and from June 30 to September 1 (summer holidays). The traditional Open Days are in April and October. While there are fixed dates and strict rules for applying to the University for degree programs, admission to LUNN short-term (non-degree) programs and courses is flexible and continues all year round. During their tuition, international students become fluent in Russian, get acquainted with Russian culture, and enjoy various social and recreational activities. LUNN's academics have years of professional experience. They have lived and studied in Russia and abroad, worked with both Russian and international students. Within a relatively small university, working with small groups can use interactive methods and a personalized approach to teaching students. These features of the educational process are particularly beneficial to international students who come to study Russian. They use the opportunities to master Russian language skills and acquire more in-depth knowledge of the country. View full university
The School is a private non-commercial education establishment, founded in 1999 by the Moscow Institute of Foreign Languages – which in its turn is an examination center of Cambridge University in the RF. The School prepares its leavers for entrance to the founder Higher Education Establishment (HEE) as well as for entrance into the Philology, Linguistics, Economics, and Politics profile Faculties of Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Lomonosov Moscow State University, and other fees. The establishment implements general secondary and (complete) high school education programs, and also supplementary programs in instructive, cultural studies, and sports subjects. Learning occurs during high school years (from 7 to 11). The Federal and Regional components of the educational guidelines for secondary education establishments form the basis of teaching. The hall marks and concept of the Linguistics School as a school with advanced study of certain subjects are reflected in the school’s curriculum and are demonstrated by including such subjects as the English language, Rhetoric, a second foreign language (Spanish, German, and French), English Literature, World Economics and Politics, the Economics of Russia, and a preparation course for Moscow Guides-Translators. The Russian language and Mathematics are taught at a specialized level alongside the English language in the Senior Years, and in addition to this supplementary preparation for the Unified State Exam (USE) in the Russian language, Mathematics, Social Studies, the English language, and other subjects is carried out. Pupils also prepare for and take Cambridge University certificate exams in English as a Second Language and First Language English at the School. To cultivate a determined, competent, educated, and well-brought-up school leaver with a good attitude to society and life. A task the School has set for itself is to form a highly qualified, creative, and friendly teaching team of like-minded people. The School’s teaching is based on a humane personal approach to education and raising pupils, the basic principle of allowing the individuality and uniqueness of each child to shine while taking into account each child’s right to a subjective attitude to social values and the surrounding world, the mutual unmasking of the personalities of teacher and pupil, and unanimity in demands from and respect for a child. The School’s working hours are the same as a normal school day. However, by way of helping very busy parents we can, by prior agreement, organize afternoon classes where pupils are supervised by a teacher and have the opportunity to complete homework to high standards, to consult with teachers on the Russian language, Mathematics, and the English language, to take part in social events with lunch and high-tea provided. “Whole day” groups finish at 7 p.m, although, when necessary, a child may remain at school even later than this. Cutting-edge teaching techniques complement the humane personal approach to a child, small classes and a friendly atmosphere, interesting extra-curricular activities, the option of attending afternoon classes, the comfort and beauty of the School’s interior create all the conditions for getting to grips with the programs successfully, the filling of gaps in knowledge, the formation of a broad skills base for pupils, the discovery and development of their creative potential, quick social adaptation and much besides all allow pupils to study here with interest and to achieve success.- Minsk State Linguistic University (MSLU) is a recognized leader in the field of linguistic education in Belarus. Today, MSLU provides professional training in 18 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, Korean, Swedish, Polish, Czech, Dutch, Persian, Hebrew, Russian and Belarusian. Finnish will soon be added to their number. We offer seven academic majors: interpreting and translation, teaching, communication services, public relations, international (political) relations, international (economic) relations, and international tourism. We also offer 18 specializations, including world literature, linguistic computing, civilization studies, literary translation, technical translation, simultaneous interpreting, communication technologies in business, graphic design, and others. MSLU also offers masters and doctoral programs in various research fields. We were the first to introduce practically-oriented master's programs in four emerging fields (interpreting and translation studies, communication management, data treatment and analysis, and new technologies in foreign-language teaching). The University is a coordinating center for teaching activities and scholarly research carried out by foreign-language departments in fifteen higher education institutions and seven teacher training colleges in the Republic of Belarus. The republican methodological center at MSLU creates standardized academic programs and curricula and defines educational standards in foreign-language teaching for all levels of education. MSLU is actively involved in the development of the innovation policy in foreign-language education in the Republic of Belarus. A variety of academic programs and specializations offered by MSLU allows the University to meet the current demand in qualified young specialists in the humanities, philology, linguistics, and foreign-language teaching. Our University is a member of the Conférence Internationale d'Instituts Universitaires de Traducteurs et Interprètes (CIUTI) and the International Association of Universities, which have signed the United Nations Memorandum of Understanding. MSLU plays an active role in the Association for the Languages and Cultures of the CIS members and is a permanent member of the International Association of Teachers of the Russian Language and Literature (MAPRYAL). A unique educational and research project called Lingvapark initiated by MSLU aims to use the University's high intellectual potential in linguistics. One of its primary objectives is to find efficient solutions to the problems and challenges of language education and cross-cultural mediation, particularly in the socio-economic and production spheres. It also aims to provide high-quality linguistic assistance in the marketing of merchandise and services in any language for which there might be a demand, including the rare ones. A team of highly qualified teachers and professors (781 persons) employed at MSLU possess invaluable professional, educational, methodological, and research experience. MSLU also employs teachers from the USA, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Japan, Sweden, China, Korea, Iran, Turkey, Russia, and other countries. Innovative approaches to language teaching, a wide variety of educational services, and resources available to students, modern research facilities have contributed to our University's growing status in the educational arena. As a result, the number of international students is increasing annually. Moreover, there is growing attention to our University from the subtle bodies of many countries of the world. MSLU has significantly improved the quality of its educational services through considerable investments in its technical modernization. Our computer equipment and software meet all the latest requirements. More than 1200 modern computers on our premises classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and multimedia systems. Automated document processing and library services, as well as new internet centers, are increasingly available. There are also entirely renovated laboratories, language, and cultural centers that offer a wide variety of valuable educational resources. International applicants are enrolled on a contractual basis. As an international student, you must pay your tuition fees. The contract guarantees your admission to the chosen academic program and accommodation in a comfortable room (shared with two other students) in a students' housing facility. Our halls of residence are located in the historical center of Minsk, the capital city of Belarus. Thus, in addition to University studies, you have an opportunity to get acquainted with the centuries-old history of the capital city and the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Belarusian nation. Minsk is a beautiful and green city with many parks and public gardens, museums and galleries, concert halls, and theatres. The National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus ranks very high among the theatres of the former USSR. It is second only to the world-famous Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Near Minsk, you will find a lot of historic sites and tourist attractions that are worth visiting. You can also travel to other cities in Belarus, each with its unique character and interesting sights. For example, in Vitebsk, you can visit Marc Chagall's birthplace museum devoted to the life and art of this remarkable world-famous painter in Brest, you will learn about the heroic defense of the Brest Fortress during the Second World War in Gomel, there is a magnificent palace surrounded by a beautiful parkland dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Minsk is one of the greenest and cleanest cities in Europe. Its population today is nearly two million people. Modern city transport, including a fully developed underground system, makes it possible to travel quickly and easily to any destination. We look forward to your arrival in Minsk and hope that you will feel entirely at home here. View full university
Minsk State Linguistic University (MSLU) is a recognized leader in the field of linguistic education in Belarus. Today, MSLU provides professional training in 18 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, Korean, Swedish, Polish, Czech, Dutch, Persian, Hebrew, Russian and Belarusian. Finnish will soon be added to their number. We offer seven academic majors: interpreting and translation, teaching, communication services, public relations, international (political) relations, international (economic) relations, and international tourism. We also offer 18 specializations, including world literature, linguistic computing, civilization studies, literary translation, technical translation, simultaneous interpreting, communication technologies in business, graphic design, and others. MSLU also offers masters and doctoral programs in various research fields. We were the first to introduce practically-oriented master's programs in four emerging fields (interpreting and translation studies, communication management, data treatment and analysis, and new technologies in foreign-language teaching). The University is a coordinating center for teaching activities and scholarly research carried out by foreign-language departments in fifteen higher education institutions and seven teacher training colleges in the Republic of Belarus. The republican methodological center at MSLU creates standardized academic programs and curricula and defines educational standards in foreign-language teaching for all levels of education. MSLU is actively involved in the development of the innovation policy in foreign-language education in the Republic of Belarus. A variety of academic programs and specializations offered by MSLU allows the University to meet the current demand in qualified young specialists in the humanities, philology, linguistics, and foreign-language teaching. Our University is a member of the Conférence Internationale d'Instituts Universitaires de Traducteurs et Interprètes (CIUTI) and the International Association of Universities, which have signed the United Nations Memorandum of Understanding. MSLU plays an active role in the Association for the Languages and Cultures of the CIS members and is a permanent member of the International Association of Teachers of the Russian Language and Literature (MAPRYAL). A unique educational and research project called Lingvapark initiated by MSLU aims to use the University's high intellectual potential in linguistics. One of its primary objectives is to find efficient solutions to the problems and challenges of language education and cross-cultural mediation, particularly in the socio-economic and production spheres. It also aims to provide high-quality linguistic assistance in the marketing of merchandise and services in any language for which there might be a demand, including the rare ones. A team of highly qualified teachers and professors (781 persons) employed at MSLU possess invaluable professional, educational, methodological, and research experience. MSLU also employs teachers from the USA, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Japan, Sweden, China, Korea, Iran, Turkey, Russia, and other countries. Innovative approaches to language teaching, a wide variety of educational services, and resources available to students, modern research facilities have contributed to our University's growing status in the educational arena. As a result, the number of international students is increasing annually. Moreover, there is growing attention to our University from the subtle bodies of many countries of the world. MSLU has significantly improved the quality of its educational services through considerable investments in its technical modernization. Our computer equipment and software meet all the latest requirements. More than 1200 modern computers on our premises classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and multimedia systems. Automated document processing and library services, as well as new internet centers, are increasingly available. There are also entirely renovated laboratories, language, and cultural centers that offer a wide variety of valuable educational resources. International applicants are enrolled on a contractual basis. As an international student, you must pay your tuition fees. The contract guarantees your admission to the chosen academic program and accommodation in a comfortable room (shared with two other students) in a students' housing facility. Our halls of residence are located in the historical center of Minsk, the capital city of Belarus. Thus, in addition to University studies, you have an opportunity to get acquainted with the centuries-old history of the capital city and the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Belarusian nation. Minsk is a beautiful and green city with many parks and public gardens, museums and galleries, concert halls, and theatres. The National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus ranks very high among the theatres of the former USSR. It is second only to the world-famous Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Near Minsk, you will find a lot of historic sites and tourist attractions that are worth visiting. You can also travel to other cities in Belarus, each with its unique character and interesting sights. For example, in Vitebsk, you can visit Marc Chagall's birthplace museum devoted to the life and art of this remarkable world-famous painter in Brest, you will learn about the heroic defense of the Brest Fortress during the Second World War in Gomel, there is a magnificent palace surrounded by a beautiful parkland dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Minsk is one of the greenest and cleanest cities in Europe. Its population today is nearly two million people. Modern city transport, including a fully developed underground system, makes it possible to travel quickly and easily to any destination. We look forward to your arrival in Minsk and hope that you will feel entirely at home here.
